A 5-member Indian delegation from Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) led by Secretary DARPG and Director General, National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), Shri V. Srinivas, will be visiting Colombo from 7-9 July 2024 for bilateral discussions on collaboration between the National Centre for Good Governance and …
Read More »Increasing Public Awareness on World Zoonoses Day: Not All Animal Diseases Are Zoonotic
To mark World Zoonoses Day, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has organized an interactive session chaired by the Secretary of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (AHD) on the eve of World Zoonoses Day. Zoonoses are infectious diseases that can transfer between animals and humans, such as rabies, anthrax, influenza …
Read More »Pre-Budget consultation meetings for the forthcoming Union Budget 2024-25 conclude in New Delhi
The Pre-Budget consultations for Union Budget 2024-25 that started from 19th June 2024 onward in the Ministry of Finance and chaired by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, concluded on 5th July 2024. Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the seventh Pre-Budget Consultation …
Read More »DoT announces Call for Proposals: Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced call for proposals, titled “Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs,” and has invited submissions from Indian academic institutions or R&D institutions, either individually or in partnership. The main objective is to accelerate research and development in quantum technologies, ensuring the interoperability, reliability, and security of …
Read More »Medical Counselling Committee has not yet notified the NEET UG and PG counselling schedule for the year 2024
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has not yet notified the counselling schedule of NEET UG and PG courses for the year 2024. The counselling schedule for NEET UG and PG is announced by MCC on its website on the basis of completion …
Read More »Budget Session of Parliament to be Held from 22nd July to 12th August, 2024
The President of India, on the recommendation of Government of India, has approved the proposal for summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Budget Session, 2024 from 22nd July, 2024 to 12 August, 2024, subject to exigencies of Parliamentary Business. Union Budget, 2024-25 will be presented in Lok …
Read More »Ministry of Culture initiates Project PARI for the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting
India has long been a vibrant centre of artistic expression, with its rich history of public art reflecting the country’s cultural and spiritual diversity. From ancient rock-cut temples and intricate frescoes to grand public sculptures and vibrant street art, Bharat’s landscapes have always been adorned with artistic marvels. Historically, art …
Read More »VP Dhankhar condemns a senior parliamentarian remarks that “New laws were drafted by part timers”
The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today, without taking the name, condemned the remarks by a senior parliamentarian and former finance minister who said that “New laws were drafted by part timers.” Describing his words as inexcusable insult to the wisdom of parliament, VP questioned “Are we part timers in parliament?” …
Read More »Industry Interaction with Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, GOI
Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India participated in an industry interaction organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Employers’ Federation of India (EFI) on 5th July 2024 at Hyderabad. In her inaugural address, Smt. Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, highlighted India’s …
Read More »Ministry of Labour and Employment Forwards State Governments’ Reports to NHRC
Ministry of Labour and Employment has forwarded the report received from the Labour department of Tamil Nadu government in the matter of discrimination against married women by Foxconn to National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). In a separate communication, the Ministry has also sent the Haryana Government’s detailed report on the …
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